The Cargolux Pilot

Responsibilities
Operate the aircraft in a safe manner both on the ground and in the air, and as directed by the company rules and procedures.

Educational background
Full secondary school education (Baccalauréat – Abitur)

Languages
Fluent English is a must
Any other language is an advantage

Skills
When a candidate enters Cargolux, he or she already has the basic skills to fly.
Through the intensive training offered by Cargolux, the candidate will have all of the skills necessary to operate the Boeing 747-400 in a world wide multi-crew environment.

Initial Training
- 2 weeks ground school
Learning the aircraft systems. This is accomplished by using computer based training
and class room instruction.
- 2 weeks fixed base simulator
This is accomplished by using the simulator for additional training in the aircraft systems
and normal and non-normal procedures.
- 2 weeks full flight simulator
This is used to learn the flying characteristics of the airplane using standard and non-standard procedures with emphasis on crew working together as a team.
- 2 months line training
These are actual flights with a flight instructor. The student is introduced to the worldwide operation of Cargolux.

Other Requirements
- Total of 2500 hours flight time of which 1000 hours on jet aircraft.
- Or total of 3000 hours flight time of which 2000 hours on high performance turboprop or jet.
- Full JAR ATPL license with MCC qualification.
- Valid medical certificate

Career Opportunities
Aviation is an essential part of the world economic picture. People have a desire to be transported from one place to another by the quickest means possible. Manufacturers have a desire to move their products from one place to another by the quickest means available to be competitive in the world market.
Aviation has experienced a tremendous growth during the past several years, especially the cargo industry and it will continue to experience this growth pattern in the future.
There will always be a demand for young people who wish to have a future in this ever-expanding and exciting industry.
A career in aviation is very rewarding for a person who has a desire for adventure, who likes to travel the world over, meeting people of different cultures and at the same time, contributing to the global economy picture.

The sky is the limit … but the opportunities are unlimited !